The Los Angeles Rams are beginning to rebuild for the upcoming NFL season with a clear focus on the team’s depth chart. With Matthew Stafford firmly established as a leader and mentor in the locker room, the franchise understands that maintaining a competitive environment is key to both performance and long-term success.
After a season marked by physical ups and downs, Stafford received a vote of confidence from management, reinforcing the idea that he will remain the offensive anchor in 2025. In this context, the Rams continue surrounding him with youth and potential, even in crucial positions like backup quarterback.
Head coach Sean McVay has made it clear that he’s looking to foster competition on the roster, recruiting players with ambition and a competitive edge. With the possibility that Stafford might not perform at 100% due to minor injuries or planned rest, having a viable replacement is now part of the team’s updated strategic plan.
Who is the Rams’ new quarterback?
The new backup quarterback signed by the Rams is none other than Dresser Winn, who agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles franchise after officially meeting with the team last Monday. His arrival provides added depth to a key area of the roster.
Dresser Winn of the Rams
Winn’s profile
This marks Winn’s third stint with Los Angeles after stops in the practice squad, the CFL, and a recent stretch in the UFL. The 26-year-old quarterback first entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2023 with the Rams. He was waived after training camp, joined the CFL’s Edmonton Elks, and later returned for another practice stint in L.A.
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Winn began his career after graduating from the University of Tennessee at Martin. After failing to stick with the Rams, he played in the UFL in 2025 with the Memphis Showboats, completing 58.4% of his passes for 834 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions across four games.
